From Concept to Screen: Building Stories for the OTT Era

An online OTT writing masterclass for creators, screenwriters, and storytellers.

Event Details:

  • Date: 19th April 2026
  • Time: 12:00 PM IST
  • Venue: Zoom (Live on Cininfo)

About the Session:

The OTT revolution has transformed how stories are written, commissioned, and consumed—and creators who understand this landscape have a clear advantage. This OTT writing masterclass with Richie Taneja is designed for writers, creators, and producers who want to develop pitch-ready concepts and series for today’s leading streaming platforms.

In this online OTT content development workshop, you’ll learn how to shape ideas, structure series, and position your projects in a way that speaks to both audiences and platforms. From creative choices to strategic thinking, the session will help you navigate the realities of the modern streaming ecosystem.

Get ready to explore:

  • Turning ideas into strong, pitch-ready concepts for OTT platforms.
  • Understanding what OTT platforms are really looking for today in series and films.
  • Developing IP with global appeal that can travel across markets.
  • Balancing creative vision with platform, studio, and audience expectations.
  • Navigating the journey from script to screen in the OTT ecosystem—from concept to commissioning.

FREE for Cininfo Community Members!

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Speaker: Richie Taneja

Designation: Creative Consultant | Content Development Lead | Creative Director

Richie Taneja is a creative consultant and content development leader with over 19 years of experience across film, television, and streaming platforms. She has led the development of acclaimed OTT series such as Saas Bahu aur Flamingo, The Trial, and Human, working with leading studios and platforms including Jio Hotstar, Maddock Films, History TV18, and MTV. Formerly Vice President – Content (Series) at Maddock Films, Richie now works independently, specializing in script development, IP creation, and OTT strategy. Her strength lies in shaping stories from concept to commissioning, with a focus on globally relevant narratives and aligning creative vision with platform/studio needs.

Past Sessions

Please fill out the form and submit the following materials for Web Series:

  • 1. Logline (upto 50 words)
  • 2. Short Synopsis (100-150 words)
  • 3. Long story synopsis / pitch deck (Upload min. 6 to max. 10 pages)
  • 4. Writer’s Statement / Director’s Approach Note (100-150 words)
  • 5. ⁠Character Arc:
    Primary & Secondary - 500 – 1000 word character sketch explaining your main characters only
  • 6. Vision Statement (500 words limit)
  • 7. Episodic breakdown – 1 paragraph on each episode
  • 8. ⁠Treatment Note

Please fill out the form and submit the following materials for Feature Length Film:

  • 1. Logline (upto 50 words)
  • 2. Short Synopsis (100-150 words)
  • 3. Long story synopsis / pitch deck (Upload min. 6 to max. 10 pages)
  • 4. Writer’s Statement / Director’s Approach Note (100-150 words)
  • 5. ⁠Character Arc:
    Primary & Secondary - 500 – 1000 word character sketch explaining your main characters only
  • 6. Vision Statement (500 words limit)